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Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington, ON

Spencer's at the Waterfront

4.6
4.6
5551 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining

Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer's at the Waterfront hosts a stunning patio and a glass walled dining room with breathtaking views. Great for a group or a romantic setting. Sip wine while enjoying a fresh and innovative menu highlighting local and seasonal produce, seafood towers and dry-aged craft cut steaks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (905) 633-7494
  • Website
    http://www.spencers.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Paonessa
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
  • Private party contact
    Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494
  • Location
    1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1
  • Area
    Burlington
  • Cross Street
    Brant Street
  • Parking details
    Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Topside at Spencer's

    Multiple dates available
    Topside at Spencer's launches Monday, September 16th! Soak in the lakeside view with a features selection of $9 sips and $12 appetizers. Available Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Topside at Spencer's photo

  • Shuck Wednesday's

    CA$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday night for freshly shucked oysters! Enjoy 6 oysters and 2 glasses of Prosecco for $25 - additional oysters are only $2!
    Shuck Wednesday's photo

  • Sunday Prime Rib Dinner

    CA$60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let us take care of Sunday dinner for you. Join us at Spencer's for our Sunday Prime Rib dinner available from 5pm to 8pm. Our Prime Rib feature is a 3-course menu including a seasonal starter, prime rib with chef curated accompaniments, and finished with a classic dessert. We can't wait to host you and your loved ones!
    Sunday Prime Rib Dinner photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Beef Tartare

    Cured egg yolk, comté, red wine syrup | 26

    • Falafel

      Apricot cardamom jam, chickpea crema | 16

      • Burrata

        White raisin jam, cashew brittle, swiss chard | 25 / 35

        • Loaded Potato Flatbread

          Everything onion, crispy asiago, grated potato | 26

          • Confit Mushroom Flatbread

            Polenta, puffed rice, fontina | 26

            • Parker House Rolls

              Tomato vinaigrette | 1.5 ea

              Seafood

              • Oysters

                East coast, house mignonette, hot sauce | 4 ea

                • Snow Crab Cakes

                  Vanilla bean créme fraîche, quince julienne | 26

                  • Clam Chowder

                    Potato, bacon, dill | 18

                    • Tempura Shrimp

                      Avocado, orange, chili | 26

                      • Salmon Tataki

                        Wasabi mayo, pickled shiitake mushroom | 23

                        Shareables

                        • Spencer’s Platter

                          Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, in-house sauces | 80

                          • Spencer’s Tower

                            Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, poached lobster, scallop ceviche, in-house sauces | 165

                            Salads

                            • Spencer's Wedge

                              Poached apple, shaved celery, stilton, ranch dressing | 18

                              • Artisan Greens

                                Castelfranco, roasted pear, quinoa, pumpkin seed, brie dressing | 18

                                • Baby Kale Caesar

                                  Bacon, parmesan, anchovy mayo dressing | 18

                                  Entrées

                                  • Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

                                    Choice of house-cut fries or greens | 26

                                    • Prime Rib Melt

                                      Horseradish aïoli, caramelized and crispy onion,swiss cheese, toasted rye | 28

                                      • Fried Chicken Sandwich

                                        Hot honey drizzle, carrot slaw, boston lettuce, toasted challah, dill mayo | 26

                                        • Avocado Toast

                                          Cured salmon, marinated red onion, fried capers, red radish, lemon oil, toasted sourdough | 26

                                          • Braised Beef Short Rib

                                            Lemon mascarpone fregola, amarena cherry, almond brittle, cauliflower | 46

                                            • Miso Salmon

                                              King oyster mushroom, saffron aïoli | 41

                                              • Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

                                                Stracciatella, bomba, lemon herb gremolata | 38

                                                • Spencer’s Burger

                                                  Cheddar, iceberg lettuce, thousand island dressing, sweet pickle | 27

                                                  Craft Cuts

                                                  • 8oz TenderloinCA$63.00

                                                    • 12oz New York StriploinCA$57.00

                                                      Accompaniments

                                                      • BordelaiseCA$6.00

                                                        • Au PoivreCA$6.00

                                                          • Café de Paris ButterCA$2.00

                                                            Sides

                                                            • Crispy Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

                                                              Maple bacon

                                                              • Truffle FriesCA$20.00

                                                                Parmesan

                                                                • Add ChickenCA$16.00

                                                                  • Add Miso SalmonCA$18.00

                                                                    Last updated: 24 October 2024

                                                                    What 5,551 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.6
                                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Romantic

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers a "wonderful location" with stunning lake views and "excellent service." Guests praise the "amazing food," particularly the seafood options and brunch menu. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, though some note parking can be limited. Overall, it's a "fantastic spot" for memorable dining experiences.

                                                                    5,551 Reviews

                                                                    1. Stephanie

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined today

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The restaurant has a beautiful view Lake Ontario. The ambiance & food is wonderful! Our server Brad was outstanding. I would highly recommend Spencer’s at the Waterfront!

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                                                                    2. Taline

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined today

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Our reservation was for 7:30 pm. We had to wait for over 35 minutes to be seated.

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                                                                    3. bruce

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Orlando

                                                                      43 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      43 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Outstanding me ur selection. Started with wedge salad. Terrific. Followed by short rib. Wonderful. Very well presented and served our waiter Steve knowledgeable friendly explained everything

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                                                                    4. Oriol

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Exceptional food service and atmosphere. Always such a great experience.

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                                                                    5. Suzanne

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      New Year’s Eve- busy with an exuberant level of chatter throughout the restaurant, and it was lovely. Service was fabulous and attentive. Drinks were delicious. We really enjoyed the wedge salad. It was large and we split it. My husband raved over the beef tenderloin. My strip loin was flavourful but very chewy and stringy. I would not order it again. We do like this restaurant though, and will return. Happy 2025 everyone!

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                                                                    6. Laura

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      38 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      38 reviews

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Generally this is a wonderful restaurant with a nice atmosphere , lovely views in the summer and good quality food . Today things were a little off in the kitchen but the manager made it right immediately. Very professional service and customer care !

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                                                                    7. Kandrea

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I was visiting Canada and wanted to check out the Resturant as my cousin is having her wedding there in Fall of 2025. The venue is beautiful, service was top tier and brunch was delicious.

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                                                                    8. Naomi

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This place is gorgeous, and it has quickly become one of my favourite places to eat (when I can afford it, haha). Our server, Ian, was fantastic! He had an amazing vibe from the beginning, very personable, and he was so attentive! Never had an empty water glass, and when I dropped my knife, he had a clean one in my hand within seconds without me having to say a thing. Can’t say enough nice things about that man. Definitely elevated my experience. And of course, the food is next level. Every bite has layers of flavours in it. It’s like magic. Can’t even pick a favourite part of my meal, everything was so good. Can’t wait to come back :) .

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                                                                    9. Tammy

                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 25 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Great experience. We had to wait for our reservation for over 20 minutes and then finally just sat in the bar area for our meal as my kids were very hungry already and we didn’t see the possibility of not having to wait longer

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                                                                    10. Debbie

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 24 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I’ve been dining at Spencer’s for close to 15 years and we chose this as the location for our Christmas Eve family dinner. Our server Brad was top notch, food was hot, delicious and beautifully presented. The restaurant was full but not noisy and the ambience was fantastic. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 633-7494.

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 5551 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 59 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Spencer's at the Waterfront

                                                                    1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      Brant Street
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Burlington
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Seafood
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Matteo Paonessa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.spencers.ca/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (905) 633-7494
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                      Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494

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